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*Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023*From the award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes a magical story about discovering a connection with books for the very first time.This brightly illustrated adventure story is perfect for kids who claim to hate reading, as the enchanting narrative opens their eyes to a fantasy world created by words on a page.In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the end of term. No more school! However, she’s given the very unreasonable task of reading a whole book over the holidays. A whole book? But she HATES books. But her sister takes her to the library – she says she has just the thing.Slowly, the little girl is drawn into a world of adventure: a little fennec fox leads her to meet fairytale witches and creatures, as they find ingredients to cast a special spell at the end of her book. At first, the little girl is dismayed to learn that this spell seemingly hasn''t changed a thing . . . however, the little fox points out that she HAS transformed: discovering the power of her imagination has changed her forever.This charming, engaging picture book shows children how wonderful books can really be, to encourage a lifelong love of reading. Discover adventure on every page – and turn I Hate Books into I Love Books!

This enchanting guide connects you to the wisdom of Witches past, to expand and enrich your Witchcraft practice.The myths, legends, and superstitions of the past offer a window into how common people made sense of their world. Because they were excluded from the halls of academia and the seats of power, they had no choice but to get on with day-to-day life, healing, birthing, and persisting as best they could.Often, it would be the village medicine women who held the handed-down knowledge of those who had gone before, and generation by generation, they would build on this to develop a profound understanding of the healing and magickal properties of nature.It is from this deep well of folkloric knowledge that modern-day witch Lindsay Squire draws this inclusive and accessible beginner''s guide.Add enchantment to your life by learning: What folklore is, and how it connects to the practice of WitchcraftThe magickal legends and superstitions attached to plants and trees The folk magick, charms, and spells associated with herbs, both beneficial and baneful How to use plants in your own Witchcraft practiceThe folklore of different historical Witches and natural healers from around the world … and more! With rituals, lore, and wisdom from The Witch of the Forest’s personal grimoire, find out how connecting with folklore can empower every modern Witch.

Are You a Hungry Monster? is a hilarious interactive picture book that will have readers giggling and laughing along, as monster creates his legendary snack recipe! Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of earwax? No? So you’re not a hungry monster! Wait... you ARE hungry? But you like pasta, cookies AND fruit? GROSS! Can you resist the ‘delicious’ feast monster has made for you?Children will love playing along with the book as this lovable monster invites them to share his favourite snacks.From talented Guilherme Karsten, the creator of the popular Are You a Monster? (winner of the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2024)Direct and engaging approach, gets kids fully involved with the storyThe go-to book for all snack-loving kids!Kids get to join in with this stupendously silly story and play their monstrous part, and by the end all little monsters will be giggling at the explosive end!

Do you sometimes feel like you’ve fluked your way through life?That all your achievements are due to luck and not your own merit?  Are there times when you can''t stop your mind racing, imagining that, somehow, you’re going to be ‘found out’?When you’re asked to perform, do you notice your heart beginning to pound, your breathing getting shallower, or perhaps an uncomfortable creeping sensation all over your body?  Welcome to the world of imposter syndrome.  We all go through times when we feel a bit out of our depth, but when imposter syndrome strikes, it can be hard to know what to do. This approachable, friendly book, written by an experienced psychotherapist, helps you explore what imposter syndrome is and how it may be affecting you, so that you can make the adjustments you need to live a healthier, more confident life.With tips on how to use part work, tapping and meditation for support, this book also features compassionate exercises to help you:combat the feeling of being overwhelmed;build your resilience; andtrust your inner wisdom.Find Your Path through Imposter Syndrome helps you deal with your inner critics so that you can make your own way forward.Find Your Path books shed light on a range of common mental-health struggles, from depression to imposter syndrome, and offer powerful tips and techniques for navigating life’s inevitable ups and downs.

Do you sometimes find yourself consumed with worries about the future?Are there days – or nights – where you can''t seem to stop your mind from racing, imagining all sorts of doom-laden scenarios?Do you sometimes notice your heart rate speeding up or your breathing getting shallower, or perhaps a creeping sensation over your skin?We all go through unnerving times, but when anxiety strikes it can be hard to know what to do. This approachable, friendly book, written by an experienced psychotherapist, helps you explore what is bothering you so that you can make the adjustments you need to live a healthier, more easeful life. With tips on how to use mindfulness and meditation to support you, this book also features compassionate practices to help you:regain your composure;build your resilience; andtrust your inner wisdom.Find Your Path through Anxiety helps you understand yourself better so that you can make your own way forward. Find Your Path books shed light on a range of common mental-health struggles, from depression to imposter syndrome, and offer powerful tips and techniques for navigating life’s inevitable ups and downs.

Africana Activity Bookis the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games, quizzes, creative prompts and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa.Learn to say ''hello'' in five African languages, take a tour of ancient civilizations, spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of iconic African changemakers in this exciting activity book that invites readers 6-9 years old to experience the world’s fastest-growing continent.Africana Activity Book includes over 25 unique activities and dozens of facts about the countries of Africa – their people, their wildlife, and the stories they tell. An enormous fold-out poster showcasing the map and flags of Africa, and 25 spectacular stickers, ensure that the discovery continues long after the last activity is finished. From Nollywood blockbusters to Kenya''s tech-tastic ''Silicon Savannah'', via the pyramids of Egypt and the roaring crowds of AFCON, the rich history and bright future of the continent are showcased here in all their glory.Ideal as a learning resource, a hands-on introduction to Black History, or simply an engaging way to spend a rainy afternoon, Africana Activity Book is the perfect gift for armchair travellers, animal lovers and budding historians.For more in the series, check out the in-depth encyclopedia Africana, a treasure trove of history, nature, culture, science and technology, and folk wisdom from Africa.

Help your little one overcome separation anxiety with Hand Holds: Love, a gorgeous all-in-one gift book and cuddly toy.From starting school to travelling, changing routines, or moving to their own bedroom, every child has moments when their family feels far away. Hand Holds: Love helps to ease separation anxiety, with a sweet, rhyming story and a gorgeous, removable cuddly toy to carry around and cuddle.Meet a family of bears and their friends, as they discover how family love endures, even when loved ones feel far away. Through good days and bad, arguments and time apart, little readers will learn that lovealways surrounds them.Little ones can take added reassurance from the super-soft cuddly toy enclosed with the book. The toy is easily removable after purchase, and fits easily into a pocket or bag, so it can be carried around everywhere as a constant reminder of your family’s love.A perfect, all-in-one present for any child facing new challenges or changes, Hand Holds: Love is the ideal gift to help with those anxious moments in every young life.

Do you sometimes find yourself going over and over things that happened in the past?Are there days when you can''t seem to find the joy in life?Do you sometimes notice that you lack energy, or feel tearful all the time?We all go through dark and difficult times, but when depression strikes it can be hard to know what to do. This approachable, friendly book, written by an experienced psychotherapist, helps you explore what is bothering you, so that you can make any adjustments you need to live a lighter, happier life. With tips on how to use mindfulness and meditation to support you, this book also features practices to help:lift your mood;build your tolerance for discomfort; andtrust your inner wisdom.Find Your Path through Depression helps you understand yourself better so that you can make your own way forward. Find Your Path books shed light on a range of common mental-health struggles, from anxiety to imposter syndrome, and offer mindful tips and techniques for navigating life’s inevitable ups and downs.

Remarkable women have been at the forefront of history. They’ve changed the world and are leading the way to our future. But how much do you really know about the remarkable women who’ve shaped our world?We all know that. . . Frida Kahlo made her name as a painter Jane Austen wrote simple romance novels Men pioneered scientific breakthroughs in the pastAND that ancient people only worshipped strong male gods. . . Or did they. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN''T!Misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn''t: Remarkable Womenmyths are busted about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives and more.In this fresh and funny guide learn about inspiring womenfrom all over the world as well as their influence on history and popular culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn''t: Remarkable Women makes learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.Oh No They Didn''t: Remarkable Women is the perfect inspiring guide for ALL young people to learn about the influential women who may have been left out of traditional history books and deserve to be celebrated. 

The world around us is full of life—and not just in nature reserves and national parks. There are plants, animals, and all kinds of living things right in your town or city. They live in your backyard, in your house, and even inside you!No matter where you call home, nature is there. You just have to look for it. But how much do you really know about nature?For example, we all know that. . .The dinosaurs that roamed the Earth before humans are all extinct Plants can get all the energy they need from sunlight Spiders are insects. . . and creepy AND that sharks are fearsome predators. . . Do we. . .? Because. . . OH NO THEY AREN''T!These commonly held misconceptions about nature are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Aren''t: Nature, widely held misconceptions about nature, from animals to plants, fungi, bacteria and even prehistoric creatures, are proven wrong. This myth-busting guide to planet Earth and all its wonderful life is an irreverent, fun and enriching way to learn about biology. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Aren''t: Nature is a hugely entertaining and trendy take on important STEM topics for kids. This myth-busting series makes science and nature accessible to everyone, taking an alternative and gripping approach to teaching the facts about our world. Dive in to learn what else you thought you knew that is completely WRONG!In the Oh No They Aren''t. . . series popular misconceptions in science and nature are dispelled, busting myths about the world we live in! Check out the Oh No They Didn''t. . . companion series for hilarious history and popular culture myth-busting. 

Written and illustrated by multitalented father and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to all boys of colour who feel like sport is their only choice.Dear Black Boy,Today is the day that we lace up our shoes to do more than run another sprint, dunk another ball, catch another pass or swing at another pitch.[…]Run, Black Boy, run!Run in the direction of your dreams.You can change the world for us all![…]Win, Black Boy, Win!The world needs more winners that look like you!With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this uplifting picture book reminds kids that the biggest game they’ll ever play is the game of life. Off the courts and pitches, people are rooting for them not as athletes, but as future leaders of the world.In the book’s rhythmic, reassuring words of wisdom, kids discover that the qualities that make them great athletes – mental toughness, dedication, passion, determination and effort – are the same ones that will drive them forward in life. Author Martellus Bennett is an NFL legend, but – just like the children he seeks to inspire with this book – he has talents that extend far beyond the playing field. Bennett is an entrepreneur, animator, illustrator, musician, dreamer and loving father. He started creating children’s literature to remedy the lack of black and brown representation in the books available to read to his daughter.A different kind of coach for black and brown boys, and essential reading for children of every colour, Dear Black Boy empowers kids to see new possibilities and follow their passions. Whenever self-doubt creeps in, they will find strength in its pages.The world’s more beautiful when the Black Boy dreams.

What do one thousand things really look like? Let Little Mouse show you in this stunning collection of first words to see and say. Search-and-find Little Mouse on every page and discover new words with every turn of the page. Stylishly laid out, this visual encyclopedia covers everything from space, to the human body, to the world around us, and is full of things to spot and learn along the way.Perfect for parents or guardians to use at home with little ones, this book contains one thousand first concepts: enough to explore, entertain and educate for hours on end. Learning with Little Mouse is fun!

“Sharon Hartley’s down-to-earth attitude, Lancashire positivity and big warm heart always puts a smile on my face and cheer in my soul.” - Ruth Jones, actress, comedian, writer and producerAfter years of drinking too much, too fast and too often, much-loved BBC presenter Sharon Hartley decided that she needed to make some changes, starting with giving up alcohol. People thought she couldn’t do it. You might think that you can’t do it. But Sharon stopped drinking and started living in ways she hadn’t thought possible, and she believes you can too.In The Life-Changing Magic of Quitting Alcohol, Sharon inspires you to challenge the assumption that life is best lived with a glass of wine in hand. With understanding and empathy, she invites you to commit to 100 days without alcohol – the turning point where many people report feeling generally happier and more resilient as they discover healthier ways to unwind and manage stress.As you embark on your 100 days, Sharon guides you on how to navigate social situations, avoid triggers and find the strength to set out on a life-changing path of exciting self-discovery. Funny, warm and brilliantly down-to-earth, this is the guide you need to take the first step towards finding yourself again.The Life-Changing Magic of Quitting Alcohol is a book for anyone choosing to remove alcohol for any reason and for those simply considering it. Empower yourself to make a change and find hope in the realisation that there is another way."Sharon is an absolute force for sobriety! Her enthusiasm is infectious.” - William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained

London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers presents a miscellany of historic and quirky curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital.